Renault has announced its 2017 plan and bold ambitions for expansion into the Middle East.

With 11 new vehicles to be launched in the next three years, the French firm is aiming to sell 75,000 vehicles.

Renault's offensive launched two years ago has resulted in sales increase by 72 percent in the GCC and by 46 percent in the region as a whole.

Peyman Kargar, VP for the Africa Middle East India region, said: “We have built an ambitious three-step Middle East growth plan for the coming years to gradually go from three percent market share and beyond.”

At the Yas Marina Formula 1 Circuit, Renault unveiled some of the new models.

Hakim Boutehra, Renault Middle East MD, stated: “We are confident in our 2017 ambitions for the region with new models meeting market needs. As a first step in the plan, the recently launched Captur has made a promising debut in Saudi Arabia and the UAE.”

New Renault Duster is “proving popular” in the GCC. In 2015, Renault continued its offensive in the SUV-S segment with the introduction of the new Duster phase 2.

Renault is making a comeback in the booming B segment with Renault Symbol, claimed to be a status-enhancing yet affordable family sedan.

LCV leader in Europe for the last 10 years, Renault is bringing its expertise to the region with the New Dokker Van.

New 100 percent electric vehicle Zoe, the spearhead of Renault’s ZE range, is the brand’s first fully electric car.

The new Renault Clio RS is hitting roads in the Middle East. Packed with technology and fun with its three driving modes and RS monitor, the new Clio RS “immerses you in the exciting world of motor racing.”

In the SUV-S segment, Renault Captur brings “uniqueness through its modern SUV look.”